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create DRAWING AND PAINTING Acrylic Basics-Small Painting Big Impact-Flowers Are you interested in acrylic painting but not quite sure where or how to begin? This step-by-step class will provide you with opportunities to make five beautiful, complete works of art - one in each class session. Join instructor, Dan McAvey, in exploring acrylic painting fundamentals while you paint various flowers as your subject matter. All supplies provided. Class fee: $75. w Apr 15 - May 13 | 7 - 9:30 pm | 5 Sessions W | Sandburg Edu Ctr | AL077-3C09-S1 | McAvey NEW | Acrylic Pouring-Flower Technique Acrylic paint pouring is an exciting method for making unique, abstract art. Learn about pouring mediums and mixing paints to get consistent results to develop beautiful patterns in your paintings. There will be a couple of demonstrations, then you’ll get to create a unique 9 in. x 12 in. canvas painting using the “flower” technique. All supplies are included! Wear old clothes, it’s a messy medium. Paintings will need time to dry, so you will need to pick up your painting the following week. Class fee: $45. w May 20 | 7 - 9:30 pm | 1 Session W | Sandburg Edu Ctr | AL077-3C11-S1 | McAvey Acrylics-A Night At Split Rock Expand your imagination and experience acrylic painting with this one night class. Instructor, Dan McAvey, will guide you through each step and teach you the skills to create a beautiful canvas painting of Split Rock Lighthouse. Canvas measures 16 in. x 20 in. No experience is required to have a fun night and create a piece of art you can bring home. All supplies are provided. Class fee: $39. w May 27 | 7 - 9:30 pm | 1 Session W | Sandburg Edu Ctr | AL077-3C07-S1 | McAvey Bob Ross Oil Painting Have you ever wanted to try oil painting, but didn’t know where to start? Start here! Jay Rupp, a certified Bob Ross instructor, will guide you step-by-step as you paint. All supplies will be provided. Wear painting appropriate clothing and bring a bag lunch. Wooden picture frames are available for purchase after class. Class fee: $59. Spectacular w Apr 25 | 10 am - 2 pm | 1 Session Sa | Northdale MS | AL077-3C35-S1 | Rupp Lake Superior w May 9 | 10 am - 2 pm | 1 Session Sa | Northdale MS | AL077-3C36-S1 | Rupp NEW | Intro to Norwegian Rosemaling Experience the traditional Norwegian art form known as Rosemaling. This distinctive style of painting includes a floral motif painted on a wooden object or furniture. You will learn a bit of history on this art form and the basic strokes and supplies needed to create a finished work of art. We will spend class time practicing and perfecting the strokes on paper before moving on to a small wooden object. Class fee: $59. w May 6 | 6 - 9 pm | 1 Session W | Champlin Park HS | AL077-3C29-S1 | Merry NEW | Nature Art-Pastel Landscapes Explore your creativity as you are introduced to painting with dramatic pastels. Colors are vivid and easy to use. Create a picturesque landscape in this outdoors class using impressionist techniques and shading for depth. Wear clothes for creating art, with comfort and warmth for spring weather. All art supplies provided. Class held at Oliver Kelly Historic Farm in Elk River. Class fee: $35. w Jun 4 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session Th | Off-Site | AL077-3C33-SU1 | Marshall Basic Drawing Next Steps Explore the world and joy of drawing while focusing on line, shape, value, space and texture. Educator and artist, MaryLeah Marshall, will provide guidance as you develop your individual drawing skills using still life and photo references as sources. All levels of drawing are welcome; individual instruction adapted to your skill level. See website for supply list. Not meeting May 12. Class fee: $75. w Apr 7 - May 19 | 6:30 - 9 pm | 6 Sessions T | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-3C31-S1 | Marshall 10 SPRING/SUMMER 2020 | 763-506-5766 | www.discovercommunityed.com